In the Midrealm, The Greenwood Company has been created so that the archers
of the realm may have better, more coordinated leadership, to serve the Middle Kingdom.

The Company (as of June 2017):

﻿Baron Robin Arthur Kyrke

Forester Dughal Mac Donnel

Baron Alexander MacIntosh of Islay

Master Grant Graeme du Menteith

Master Niko-Mi

Mistress Arwenna of Kelsley

Forester Aelfric the Kestrell

Master Ian Gourdon of Glen Awe

Forester Owen Fitz Edward of Wales (+ Feb 17, 2008 RIP)

Forester Grey Oddson

Forester Donaldus Fletcher

Forester Ulvar van Nederlands

Forester Gerraint fitz Stephen

Count Tarquin the Red

Master Arinwald Rotstein

Sir Wulfgang von den Lowen

Forester Odd Grimson

Sir Hreodbeorht of Harhun-dell

Master Timothy O'Byrne

Forester Eve Stoneheart the Wagand

Forester Moira nic Connell the Strongbow

Forester Gunther der Schwartzwulf

Master James Cunningham

Baron Nigel Fitzmaurice of Caeranor

Forester Neptunalis Freidrich Wilhelm von Metton

Forester Alan atte Highcliffs

Forester Stalker of Monadh

Master Geoffrey of Warwick

Viscountess Anne Geoffreys of Warwick

Forester Klaus Meyer

Master Jean Paul Pierrepont

Forester Michael Baldwinson

Forester Marcus Caruana

Forester Dafydd ap Sion

Forester Damion Grafton of Yorkshire

Master Gwylym Penbras

Forester Oswin Attwater

Baron Gareth Thorne

Forester Robert Thorne

Countess Aibhilin ni Dhomhnaill

Master Dorinda Scorpione

Forester Tirloch ainmire O'Riordain

Forester John Bartholomew of Flanders

Master Alan of Caerlaverock

Forester Demetrius the Undecided

Baron Padraig MacRaighne

Forester Dominique of House of the Golden Cock

Forester William the Archer

Master Fritz von Bare

Forester Gaspero Ballister Stonewise

Baron Aleid van Groningen

Forester Anne Renarde

Forester Ofria Pinkhand

Forester William Ross

Forester Hacmin ben Yosef

Forester Thorin of Glendalough

Forester Quentin MacGowan

Master Erik Erikson

Forester Gladius the Alchemist

Baron Edward BrackenBurye

Baron Eamon MacGowan

Forester Muriel of Three Walls (+ Nov 20, 2004 RIP)

Forester Liam of the Bow

Forester Cirion the Lefthanded

Mistress Roewynne Langley of Mugmort

Baroness Zuriel Aurelius Nightshade

Forester Elayne Thorne

Forester Duncadh Mac Gabhann

Master Jhondo Oakenshield

Forester Sabine de Creuequoer

Forester Joshua Frost

Forester Erevon FitzGerald

Forester Caedmon Wilson

Master Dougale MacAlestyr of Newcastle

Forester Christopher Barthory

Forester Dillon ap Dillon

Forester Wolfram von Waldersbach

Forester Garvin the Slow

Forester Ryumonji Kenshin

Forester Bran vo Lough Derg

Forester Gustov of Darkmoon

Master Gailen Alric Ros of Geddes

Forester Ambrosius Philius Merlinus (+ Jan 06, 2015 RIP)

Forester Lukas Mesmer

Forester Edward of Thorn

Forester Ligessac d'Issigny

Forester Áengus Ó Nualláin

Forester Deborah of White Waters

Forester Trisola Ducci

Forester Aethelwulf of Dover

Forester Diccon de Reinport

Forester Ulfr Raufskeggr

Duchess Runa Æikibrandskona

Forester Richard le Fournier

Forester Gerard von Lowenstein

Baroness Genevieve Rose de Glendalough

Forester Kestral Altara von Barton

Forester James Barkley

Forester Sebastian Kühnbaär von Dreihügel

Forester Petrona da Manciano

Forester Alfairin Fani

Forester Sven Ivarrson

Forester Rikhard Skulison

Forester Muldonny McVriw

Mistress Caitriona MacDhonnachaidh

Forester William O'hAnain

Master Philippe de Lyon

Forester Godaeth se Wisfaest

Forester Aeffe Thorsdottir

Forester Bartholemeu MacMolan

Forester Isabella Oger of Bucky

Forester Edgar von Drachenstein

Baroness Soffya von Kulp

Baron Henry of Exeter

Master Zardrick Vansson

Forester Appolonia von Wurttemberg

Forester Bertrande Fresneau

Forester Uthan Laoch

Forester Caitlin inghean Neill

Mistress Melisande de Canonwald

Forester Miura Makoto

Forester Isak Darkcraft

Forester Adella Silberpfeil

Forester Renzokuken of Ayreton

Forester Einar Tjuguskegg

Baroness Nadezda Zezastrizl

(As of Apr. 1, A.S.XXXIV, all Companions of the Greenwood
Company have been elevated to have Grants of Arms, which allows usage of the
THL, which is The Honorable Lord/Lady.)

These have shown leadership in the area of Archery,
such that they may be called upon to lead the Midrealm’s archers in war, and
be a resource to all in peace.

LAWS OF THE MIDDLE KINGDOM

XVII-1400 The Order of the Greenwood Company

XVII-1401 There shall exist in the Middle Kingdom an Order unto which the Crown may elect such persons as it sees fit. The award shall be called the Order of the Greenwood Company, hereafter referred to as the Order.

XVII-1402 The Order shall be given to individuals who, in the sight of the Crown, have shown excellence in two of three areas of archery: skill, service and the arts and sciences.

XVII-1403 Holders of the Order shall be entitled to place after their names the initials, C.G.C. and may be styled and announced in precedence as Companion of the order of the Greenwood Company. Those holders of the Order may be styled and announced as Foresters of the Greenwood.

XVII-1404 Membership in the Order shall confer upon the holder a Grant of Arms if that individual is not already a holder of a Grant of Arms.

XVII-1405 Membership in the Order shall assure an individual a position, according to seniority in the Order, in the Order of Precedence, equal with Companions of the Orders of the Gold Mace, Bronze Ring, White Lance and Evergreen, but after Companions of the Order of the Dragon's Heart.

XVII-1406 Elevation shall be proclaimed in court to the Middle Kingdom at large.

XVII-1407 Membership in the Order may be terminated only by the resignation of a Companion from the Order, submitted to the Crown in writing.

XVII-1408 Companions of the Order may display the badge (Fieldless) Upon a hurst of pine trees vert, a pheon inverted or.

(These Midrealm Laws were updated as of January, AS XLVIII (2014)

Schutzenfest

The Greenwood Company has assumed responcibility for running the Schutzenfest, a twice annual archery competition, held in late Winter and late Summer.
Details and results are here.

A further comment By THL Robin Arthur Kyrke:

This order is the highest
level award that an archer may aspire to in this kingdom and, as such,
holds a special place in the hearts of those gentles committed to the art
of archery. For this reason, I wish to advise you of the qualities looked
for in a potential Forester by myself and some other members of the order
so that you may be better informed on this issue. I wish merely to share
my views. According to the description in the laws of the Middle Kingdom,
a prospective member should show excellence in two of three areas: skill,
service, and arts and sciences. Of course, other factors do play a role
as well, as I will attempt to explain. Although archery is far more quantifiable
than the other combat arts, what sort of scores show excellence in the
skill qualification? If an archer is very active, they should be shooting
the Midrealm Ranking Shoot and the InterKingdom Archery Competition and
sending in scores. A score of around 75+ in the ranking and 180+ in the
IKAC would show a high level of skill, but I have seen members elevated
with much lower scores. Personally, I feel that the skill component is
very important as the Greenwood will be looked to in times of war as a
source for possible Archery Champions, very much like the Red Company is
for Unbelted Champions. In the area of service, a candidate should be freely
teaching, marshalling, running events and practices, helping to set up
and take down ranges, encouraging others in the sport, etc. They should
be someone others look to for advice and support. In the arts and sciences
component, a candidate would show a degree of mastery in the making of
archery equipment or accessories for themselves or others. Also, research
and a period appearance could be noted as well. A candidate should already
have a Dragon’s Barb, unless it is felt that their qualifications are highly
exceptional. They should also already be an archery marshal. It shows a
commitment and responsibility to all archers and their safety. Most importantly
of all, those who wear the green hood will serve as a very visible example
to all who see them. How they comport themselves, on and off the range,
will affect how others view all archers as a whole and how the archers
view the Order. Their actions should inspire other archers to better themselves
and not just in their skills. As the Knights inspire the fighters, so should
the Greenwood Company be a good example to the archers.

If you think someone meets the requirements and you are
interested in recommending them for this order go to the kingdom
web site for submissions. If you have any questions concerning
the order, feel free to contact any Greenwood Company member.

Here is an updated version of the original Greenwood scroll
wording, reflecting the current changes in Midrealm Law. This wording may
be used by Royalty for the elected individual.

In all the armies in history there have been archers who have shot and taught from
within the ranks, rising to positions of great honour. An archer has many virtues, such
as skill with the bow, leadership on the line, and teaching of the arts and sciences of
archery. Therefore, We, ________ and ________, King and Queen of the Middle
Kingdom, do herewith recognize _________ as a Member of the Order of the Greenwood
Company. He/She may style himself/herself a Forester of the noble order, and may
bear the badge: (fieldless) Upon a Hurst of pine trees Vert, a Pheon inverted Or, in canton upon his/her shield.

We here pledge service to the Crown of the Middle Kingdom
To show leadership upon the archery and thrown fields,
To train others in the skills of the range,
And to support our Leige Lord.
Thus we pledge our bows and blades.

A link to a page wherein is described the Medieval butchering and sharing of a
deer...from Sir Gawain.

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